Finding the Third Proportional to 44,926 and 74,869
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Solution
The third proportional to 44,926 and 74,869 is: 124,768.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
44,926 : 74,869 = 74,869 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
44,926/74,869 = 74,869/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
44,926x = 74,869 × 74,869 - Step 4: Simplify right side
44,926x = 5,605,367,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,605,367,161/44,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,768.89
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